Sr. Controls Engineer

Kion Group AG; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in warehouse automation is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead complex systems integration projects. The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of relevant experience and a BS in Engineering, showcasing expertise in automation, project management, and proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs. This role will involve managing project teams, budgets, and troubleshooting critical path issues while traveling up to 70% domestically.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of warehouse automation.
• Experience with PLCs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex systems integrating hardware and software.
• Manage project budgets and ensure project execution.
• Identify and resolve complex engineering problems.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Project management

Problem solving

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Education

BS in Engineering or a related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLCs

Job description

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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be$100,500 - $147,00 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What you will do In This Role:

• Leads the design of complex systems that integrate hardware and software.
• Works heavily with Dematic Multi-shuttle Systems (DMS).
• Provides support in complex material specification, schematic preparation, bill-of-materials development, and appropriate follow-up.
• Recommends ideas related to productivity improvement, cost reduction and improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Performs important areas of standard professional level work that typically requires processing and interpreting more complex, less clearly defined issues.
• Defines a path to solution of complex or unusual problems to others.
• Identifies and resolves readily identifiable, clearly defined problems.
• Seeks-out growth and knowledge in a specific technical area.
• Leads complex projects through the project life cycle, including all documentation and forecasting, referring unusual situations to others.
• Lead a team of engineers and take accountability for successful execution of projects.
• Create robust staffing and execution plans.
• Manage project budgets and proactively identify plans to mitigate cost overruns.

What We Are Looking For:

• BS in Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of related experience
• Demonstrates a good grasp of knowledge and principles of warehouse automation.
• Motivated, Self-Driven, Results Oriented
• Successfully applies knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular area of conveyance and sortation equipment.
• Experience with both Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Siemens PLCs is a plus.
• Able to commission critical path work independently.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical issues that arise on site.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% domestically.

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